Description
California Sushi Bowls are a fresh and vibrant twist on traditional sushi, perfect for any occasion. This delightful dish combines tender imitation crab, fluffy sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and light. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply craving a quick weeknight dinner, these bowls are easily customizable to suit your taste. With the option to add more veggies or switch proteins, California Sushi Bowls provide endless flavor while staying healthy. Plus, they’re great for meal prep, making it simple to enjoy delicious sushi at home any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry Calrose sushi rice
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- Nori sheets and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice thoroughly in a mesh sifter until water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker with water until fluffy.
- Transfer cooked rice to a rimmed baking sheet and cool slightly. Fold in seasoned rice vinegar gently using a rice paddle.
- In a bowl, mix Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha for spicy mayo.
- Chop imitation crab and dice cucumber; prepare nori if desired.
- Assemble bowls by combining cooled sushi rice with crab, cucumber, sliced avocado, and drizzle with spicy mayo. Finish with nori, sesame seeds, and furikake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, top with crispy fried onions or tempura bits. Customize your bowl by adding different proteins like shrimp or tofu. For extra flavor, serve with additional soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.